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Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disorder in which immune cells attack and destroy the exocrine glands that produce tears and saliva. It also associated with rheumatic disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, and it is rheumatoid factor positive in 90 percent of cases.

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Side Effects From Steroids

Colburn
Colburn
I have been trying to find out if the fat accumilation from steroids like the Buffalo Hump, (lovely), are permenant. When you stop the steroids does it diminish? Or the Moon Face. Does it go away? Also does anyone feel like they have more Belly Fat? I don't find any comment in my drug books about this stuff.
Tom59
Tom59
http://www.wddty.com/steroids.html

Steroids the sleaziest of drugs. You have to join to read the full article.
It does talk about what you asked.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I tried to stay off of steriods because it makes the bones thin and brittle. Last thing I want with fibromyalgia is broken bones. But there are times when the steriod shots are just a must have.

Let me know what you find out about belly fat and how to get rid of it.
Colburn
Colburn
Still no info as to wether this stuff is permenant or not. I did read the sleaziest of drugs and got that nightmare report, but it still does not answer the question about wether this will resolve when we stop or go to lower doses. Right now I have to take them. I hate it too.
Tom59
Tom59
NO, its not permanent. It is permanent when you stay on them.

Wicked side effects.....hairy chins....great for halloween. lol
Tom59
Tom59
http://arthritis.about.com/cs/steroids/a/corticosteroids_2.htm

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/steroids/HQ01431

"Make healthy choices during therapy. When you're on corticosteroid medications for a prolonged period, talk to your doctor about ways to minimize side effects. You may need to reduce the number of calories you eat or increase your physical activity to prevent weight gain. Exercise can help reduce muscle weakness and osteoporosis risks. And taking calcium and vitamin D supplements and prescription bisphosphonates, such as alendronate (Fosamax) or risedronate (Actonel), can minimize bone thinning due to corticosteroids."
Colburn
Colburn
Yes, I agree with you on prevention. And thanks! I have been on steroids a very short time compared to mant folks and I am noticing fat accumilation on back belly and sometimes face is puffy but that comes and goes.